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Much like a marriage, a business partnership begins with shared goals but can end in a complex separation that can still be emotional. However, a business divorce is rarely simple because it involves untangling financial, legal and operational ties. Managing this...
When your Orange County office lease nears its end, you might find it easier to sign the renewal and move on. But that renewal option usually opens the door to a conversation, not a simple formality. Landlords often expect some back and forth and staying silent on key...
Selling a business often marks the end of years of planning, effort and growth. For many California business owners, the process involves more than finding a buyer and signing paperwork. You may need to prepare your company, review important agreements and address...
A customer falling inside your store can create a stressful situation, especially during the first few hours after the incident. The steps you take soon after a slip and fall may help you preserve important details about what happened and how your business responded....
Small and midsized law firms often handle ethical issues—like potential conflicts or the specter of a malpractice claim—by having internal discussions among partners and associates. It's the email thread that keeps many lawyers up at night trying to evaluate whether...
Demand letter. Cease and desist letter. Lawyer letter. Nastygram. Howler. They have many names, but are one concept: a threatening letter that you receive on a lawyer’s letterhead demanding that you do X, Y and Z, or face the consequences. What should you do if you...
Being personally served with a summons and a complaint is stressful. Sometimes, it is hard to know what to do next. Analysis paralysis sets in. Maybe I can just ignore this? Could this be a problem for next week? The answer is no. Being served with a complaint is a...